5AM ET 11/09/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 5AM ET 11/09/2025

Date: November 9, 2025
Host: Chris DiMaio, FOX News
Theme: A round-up of overnight breaking news in U.S. politics, judiciary, international affairs, and security events.

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Main Theme

This episode covers the stalling of government funding talks in the Senate amid a shutdown, a critical Supreme Court decision affecting SNAP food aid, violent incidents involving federal agents, and updates on escalating global military tensions.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Senate Fails to End Government Shutdown

• [00:03–01:00]
• Senate's rare Saturday session concluded without a vote to resolve the ongoing government shutdown.
• Plans discussed: A proposal to fund the government temporarily through January, with full year funding for the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, programs, and Congress.
• Sticking points:
  • Senator Chuck Schumer offered a straight funding bill but added an extension for Obamacare funding, which Republicans rejected.
  • Democrats blocked, for the third time, a bill to pay government workers, citing concerns over executive favoritism.
  • Outlook: Republicans hope for a “test vote” over the weekend.

Notable Quote:

“Wheels are turning behind the scenes, but it's unclear if a weekend session can reopen the government.”
— Chad Pergram (00:15)

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2. Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Order on SNAP Benefits

• [01:00–01:46]
• The Supreme Court halted a lower court order mandating the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP (food assistance) for November.
• The administration claimed only partial funding was possible due to the use of contingency reserves.
• The block is temporary—just two days—pending further lower court action.
• Despite legal limbo, some states already distributed full November SNAP payments.

Notable Quote:

“The high court has granted the administration's emergency appeal to temporarily block that order. That block’s only in effect for two days…”
— Unnamed FOX News Correspondent (01:07)

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3. Miami Cruise Ship Death Under Investigation

• [01:46–02:00]
• Authorities in Miami and the FBI are investigating the death of a passenger from a Carnival cruise ship.
• Limited details; case remains open.

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4. Violence against Border Patrol Agents in Chicago

• [02:32–03:16]
• Border Patrol agents fired upon by an unknown assailant in a black Jeep at 26th and Kedzie, Chicago.
• Crowd hostility: Paint cans and bricks thrown at federal vehicles.
• Federal agent reportedly pointed a weapon at a protester during crowd control.
• Officials label this event as part of a “growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction.”

Notable Quote:

“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction.”
— DHS Official, quoted by FOX News (02:48)

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5. Escalating Global Tensions

a. Russia Plans Nuclear Tests & Massive Attack in Ukraine

• [03:16–03:44]
• President Vladimir Putin announced preparation for nuclear tests hours after a major aerial offensive in Ukraine, targeting thermal plants and causing significant power outages amid cold weather.

b. China Commissions New Aircraft Carrier

• [03:44–04:28]
• China continues to modernize its military, aiming for “world-class” armed forces by mid-century.
• The new aircraft carrier features electromagnetic catapults capable of launching stealth fighters.
• “Experts say the US Must crank up its shipbuilding and use of high tech gear...” (03:59)
• Arms competition between China and the US remains a central concern.

Notable Quotes:

“Kyiv claims it was the largest strike on its thermal power plants since the war began.”
— Chanley Painter (03:40)

"Experts say the US Must crank up its shipbuilding and use of high tech gear to ensure the Trump and future administrations are not outclassed by Beijing."
— Greg Palcott (03:59)

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Memorable Moments & Quotes (with Timestamps)

• “Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offered a straight funding bill yesterday, but he tacked on a year long extension of money for Obamacare. Republicans flatly rejected that.” — Chad Pergram (00:35)
• “Democrats also blocked for a third time a bill to pay government workers. Democrats believe that bill gave too much power to the president to pick who gets paid.” — Chad Pergram (00:43)
• “Dozens of Chicago police officers were called to the scene to control the crowd, leading to tense confrontations. A federal agent pointing a weapon at one protester, who is then pushed back by an officer.” — Dane Placo (03:05)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:03 — Senate shutdown session standoff
• 01:00 — SCOTUS interim block on SNAP aid order
• 01:46 — Carnival cruise passenger death investigation
• 02:32 — Armed violence, protests against Border Patrol in Chicago
• 03:16 — Russia’s nuclear test plans and Ukraine strike
• 03:44 — China’s new aircraft carrier and arms race concerns

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This update delivers a compact overview of critical national and global developments, with the tone focused, urgent, and informative—hallmark traits of Fox News breaking news coverage.

Transcript

[A]

An unproductive session. I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. The Senate ending a rare Saturday session without voting on a bill to end the government shutdown. Lawmakers may try again today. Here's fox's Chad Pergram on Capitol Hill.

[B]

Wheels are turning behind the scenes, but it's unclear if a weekend session can reopen the government. There's a plan to run the government through the end of January. It also funds the Department of Veterans Affairs AG Programs and Congress until next fall. It needs 60 years now. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offered a straight funding bill yesterday, but he tacked on a year long extension of money for Obamacare. Republicans flatly rejected that. Democrats also blocked for a third time a bill to pay government workers. Democrats believe that bill gave too much power to the president to pick who gets paid. Senate Republicans are hopeful they can get a test vote this weekend. We on the new temporary spending plan.

[A]

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court agreeing on Friday to temporarily lift a deadline for the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP food aid payments.

[C]

A lower court had ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP payments through November, but the administration said it could only fund about half since it had to use a contingency fund to pay for it. But the high court has granted the administration's emergency appeal to to temporarily block that order. That blocks only in effect for two days, giving the lower court time to issue a final order on the administration's request to only partially fund snap. However, officials in more than a half dozen states confirmed some SNAP recipients were already issued their full November payments Friday.

[A]

Joel Nadeau, FOX NEWS Authorities in Miami are investigating the death of a passenger traveling on board Carnival cruise ship that returned to the city on Saturday. The company says it's working with the FBI to investigate. Investigate. America's listening to FOX News.

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[A]

Shots were fired at Border Patrol agents in Chicago on Saturday.

[E]

The U.S. department of Homeland Security says federal agents were fired on by an unknown man in a black Jeep at 26 in Kedsey. The man driving off before he could be stopped. In a statement, a DHS official says agitators also threw a paint can and bricks at Border Patrol's vehicles. This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction. Dozens of Chicago police officers were called to the scene to control the crowd, leading to tense confrontations. A federal agent pointing a weapon at one protester, who is then pushed back by an officer.

[A]

That's Fox 32. Chicago's Dane Placo Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country is drawing up plans to conduct nuclear tests.

[F]

The announcement comes hours after Russia Russia launched a massive aerial attack across Ukraine, killing seven people. Moscow was targeting energy infrastructure to cause widespread power outages as cold weather settles in across the region. Kyiv claims it was the largest strike on its thermal power plants since the war began.

[A]

Fox's Chanley Painter China ramping up the arms race with the US as it commissions a new aircraft carrier.

[G]

But China has global sites aiming to have a modern military by 2035 and what it calls world class armed forces by mid century to cool things. Now there's a new hotline between the two militaries. Longer range things could heat up. Why? Experts say the US Must crank up its shipbuilding and use of high tech gear to ensure the Trump and future administrations are not outclassed by Beijing.

[A]

Fox's Greg Palcott in London. The aircraft carrier is equipped with electromagnetic catapults to help it launch aircraft, including stealth fighters. The carriers will have a longer range and more strike capacity. I'm Chris DeMaio. This is Fox News.

[H]

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